Duchess Marie of Savoy was born on September 17, 1687, and was a member of the House of Savoy. She was the daughter of Victor Amadeus II of Savoy and Anne Marie d'Orléans. Marie married Eugène de Savoie, a prominent military leader, in 1701, strengthening ties between the Savoy dynasty and the Habsburgs. Marie played a significant role in the cultural and political life of her time. As a patron of the arts, she supported various artists and contributed to the development of Baroque architecture in Savoy. Her legacy includes her influence on the arts and her role in the royal family.